The "MICHI" model is a light weight, easy to use Kote with great durability and impact absorption, at a very competitive price! By using a new type of padding, we have been able to produce a extremely lightweight, yet thicker and more protective type of Futon for this Kote.

Thanks to the carefully prepared materials and the skills of our craftsmen, we have constructed this Kote so that the Kote Himo will not shift and open up the Kote unnecessary with time, which is a very common problem.

This Kote also provides great protection from hits, we have also designed the right-hand Kote so that the Futon is 20% thicker to protect the hit zone, and the left-hand Kote so that it's slightly thinner to make it easier to move with.

This Kote also features our Oji-cut wrist, providing a much more natural angle for the wrist when wearing the Kote.

We have also designed the Kote-atama so that it will be easier to grip your Shinai, thanks to the natural grip shape.

Orizashi cotton also dries Kote very fast and is very easy to maintain, so it's a prefect choice for your everyday training and highly recommended for any Kendoka! Experience the unbelievable performance for this price range! So why not trying this MICHI!

This kote really works. I have a hand made Hikari bogu set that I absolutely cherish, but after 6 years, the deer skin kote developed holes at the thumbs. While it is down for repairs, I needed a comparable replacement and found the reviews about this Michi. A bit doubtful, even after it arrived, I went to practice and must admit - Michi feels like it works, better than the Hikari!

Maybe it’s because it’s newer? Maybe I’m now more advanced? All-in-all, my hands don’t hurt as they sometimes do. (We have many advanced kendoka that don’t realize how strong they are and kote strikes are actually more sensitive than other parts.)

Of course the quality isn’t that of any hand made item. It’s all fabric and the palm is synthetic. So I’m still worried for how long it can last. However for 1/4 the price of a handmade, how can I complain when it’s performing just as well or better?!

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Faster as Amazon, amazing!

August 10, 2018

Reviewer:
Tino Bila from Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz Germany

Only in few days I got the package! Both pairs of the special offer are very flexible around the wrist. They are made with high quality. I am very looking forward for many keiko sessions